; L �a!endar of Eve_fJ_ts_ ". __ � _I • DAVID PAnON presents the Gospel Musical TH U Ie AL Opens This Tuesday . J nu ry 1 h hrou ,J ry 24t ,1 3 pr id nt of Bi hop Coli ge in Dall ,will di cu "The Legacy of Martin Lutper King Jr." th keynote epeakers at WSU' nnu I MLK memorial lucheon program at noon in the Community Art Gallery. Open to the public. Lunch ticket are $20 each. For inform tion ca� community relation at (313) 577-2246. NOTHING SACRED - is a free adaptation of the 1862 Russian novel about the t nsions between young rebels and their parents in pre-Revolutionary Rus ia. Performances held at the Hilberry Theatre (WSU campus). Runs thru Feb. 8, 1993. For tickets (313/577 -2972), THURSDAY, JAN. 21 PHANTO OF THE OPERA - By Gaston Leroux, the musical tells the story ofthe hideously deformed Phantom who lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera, exercising a reign over all its occupants. He falls instantly in love with the young soprano Christine, devoting himsetf to creating a new star for the Opera by nurturing her xtr ordinary talents by em playing all the skills at his disposal. "Phantom of the Opere" opens at the Masonic Temple Theatre, 500 Temple Avenue I in Detroit. Runs thru Feb. 14, 1993. TIckeVinfDrmation call (313/832-5900) . � MAD IN AMERICA - This vast, new multi-media exhibition showcases the actual 18th, 19th and 20th century. machines that transformed Americans' lives by revolutionizing the production of power and goods. Video presentations and photographs introduce visitors to the men and women behind the machines. Henry Ford Museum. (313/271 -1 620). FRIDAY, JAN.-22 . \ The Wizard of Oz "The WizardofOz, II Hollywood's greatest motion picture fairy tale, is scheduled to take Detroit by storm Jan. 22-24, 1993. (One Weekend Only!) The Fox will magically be 'transformed into the 'Merry Old Land of Oz.' Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Covvardly Lion will make special guest appearances I All "munchkins" 12 and under receive a free Thorn Apple Valley sack lunch. The melodic sounds of the famous Fox Wur1itzer organ, the giant Fox film screen and Oz-like atmosphere will carry movie patrons "somewhere over the rainbow .. ,11 General Admission tickets for "The Wizard of Oz" are $5. For more information call the Events Hotline at (313/396-7600 anytime). A GOOD AN IS HARD TO FI 0 - A gospel musical that deal with the weakening structu re of he African-American family, the diminishing population of African-American males, and the changing role and impact of the African-Am erican woman in our community. The entire fam Uy is encouraged to come see this enlightening and entertaining experience on stage. Performances will be * MLK LUCHEON held Jan. 19-24 at the Music PROGRAM -The Rev. Harry Hall in Detroit. For ticket Wr' ht .. t f information call Ig, rmrus er 0 ( Cornerstone Baptist Church in • 313/963-7622). Brooklyn, NY, and former MONDAY, JAN. 18 I t'l LET IT SNOW - gives a glimpse into how early Detroiters entertained .. themselves on those days when it was wiser to remain indoors. This exhibition runs thru March, 1993 at the OHM, 5401 Woodward. (833-1805). Second Gospel Church of Detroit .-... • ..... - .. - Presents '93 I 'SUNDAY, J�N. 23 a r Charity Basketball, Double Header!! Monday, 1anuary 18th, 1993 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Benedict Gymnasium 1611110hn R. (comer of Ferris) Highland Park, MI FEATURING Anthony's All-Stars ( -0) U'Jima House Operation Down Detroit's Rescue Mission .' Special GUtst: Low Down Producdons • Plus Prius, GJUlfes and Raffles dults $5.00 Children' (under 12) $1.00 Into" Tic:kets: 883·1947 • 883·1116 7i - NIQerIan Prov.t;, AGOODMA The man with one eye thanks God only after he has seen a blind man. Sorter Elementary to hold program in honor of M LK - Student K-6 at S rter Elementary School will be having a program on Wedne day, January 20. from 10·11 a.m., in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some of the peake on program will includ : Rev. Walter L Brown pastor of E enezer M.B. Church peaking on Dr. King: mmi loner Ricky Hill, peakin on Malcolm X; and James a • retrr d principal from Benton l l a rb o r Area S hools will be �p�' in on Oprah Winfrey. Others (In pro Tam will be retired teacher, M . It c hum and Rev. Warren J chcll, ne of our area hi torians. :ach p akcr wBl peak for 0 minutes t van ucla , � from -6th and a terward the rodents \\ III pre int a sket and sing on" for the pcake in appreciation. * CONCERT - Cajun and zydeco music, Louisiana-style food and an enlarged dance floor will highlight the second annual "A Night of Louisiana" concert beginning at 7pm in Rose Arena at Central Michigan University. Tickets for the event are $12 and are available at the Warriner Box Office, (517/774-3000). Directed, Written and Produced by Rev, DaVid P yton ,